Diffuse knapweed, white knapweed, tumble knapweed
Centaurea diffusa is an annual or biennial that grows up to 60 centimetres tall and almost as wide, as it branches out strongly. The flowers can be medium pink, white or white-pink in color and can be seen in Central Europe from July to September. Pollinating insects include bumblebees and other wild bees.
Characteristics & Description
Height, habit: Annual to biennial herbaceous plant, 20 to 60 centimetres
Origin: Western Asia, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Southwestern Europe and as an introduced species in some Northern European, Central European and North American regions (distribution map)
USDA zone: 5 (-9.4 °F/-23 °C)
Habitats: Parking lots, gravelled areas, building sites, dams, gravel pits, tolerates dry and well-drained soil
Botany
Family: Asteraceae / daisy
Name: Centaurea diffusa
Categories: White flowers | Wildflowers |
